Materials needed:

1/2 cup non-self-rising wheat flour
1/4 cup powdered resin glue
1/2 cup warm water
1-1/2 cups hot water
4 drops oil of cinnamon

Instructions:

1) Mix flour and resin glue in a saucepan.

2) Make a paste by adding 1/2 cup of warm water. Add hot water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps.

3) Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until mixture is thick, clear, and smooth.

4) Add oil of cinnamon.

Makes about 1 pint. Use paste within a few days of preparation. Gives a hard finish to paper-mache and other paper projects. Store in a covered glass jar.